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The Harpur Trust

Harpur Pre-Preparatory Schools LTD, Bedford Giving, Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1066861
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 15, 1997
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Town Of Bedford And The Neighbourhood.

Address

Address
The Harpur Trust
Princeton Court
The Pilgrim Centre
Brickhill Drive
BEDFORD
MK41 7PZ

Activities

A local foundation that uses the legacy of Sir William Harpur, the founder in 1566, to benefit the inhabitants of the Borough of Bedford through the promotion of education; the relief of poverty, sickness and distress; and the provision of recreational facilities with a social welfare purpose.

Objects: 1. The Promotion Of Education 2. The Relief Of Persons Resident In The Area Of Benefit Who Are Sick Or In Need, Hardship Or Distress; And 3 The Provision Of Facilities In The Area Of Benefit For Recreation Or Other Leisure-Time Occupation For Inhabitants In The Interests Of Social Welfare With The Object Of Improving Their Conditions For Life; Provided That In Carrying Out The Object At Article 4.3 Above, The Charity Must Give Preference To Those Inhabitants Who Are Young Or In Need, Hardship Or Distress.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services
What
Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Bedford

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees Accounts
June 30, 2025 £72,951,000 £72,827,000 £231,781,000 1,134 PDF
June 30, 2024 £75,469,000 £73,994,000 £228,781,000 1,185 PDF
June 30, 2023 £68,626,000 £67,752,000 £214,716,000 1,160 PDF
June 30, 2022 £60,686,000 £60,068,000 £209,402,000 1,120 PDF
June 30, 2021 £55,138,000 £54,895,000 £216,168,000 1,121 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Rhian Castell (Chair) Jan. 23, 2014
Amandeep Singh Rehlon April 25, 2024
Andrew Gregory Simon Davies July 10, 2024
David Stewart Pye July 10, 2024
Hugh Murray Stewart July 20, 2012
James Edward Rolton April 25, 2024
Kelly Anne Young July 10, 2024
Linbert Spencer May 7, 2014
Mark Taylor Jan. 21, 2016
Professor Stephen Mayson July 20, 2012
Richard George Ratcliffe Sept. 24, 2015
Richard Wilson Sept. 22, 2022
Sebastian Reger April 25, 2024
Stephen William Dance July 10, 2024
Tanaka Chiimba April 25, 2024
Victoria Ann Espley July 10, 2024
William Andrew Justin Phillimore July 20, 2012